Description
This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast combines tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast with rich French onion flavors, caramelized onions, and melty cheese for a cozy, hearty dinner perfect for colder days.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 ½ pounds chuck roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup French onion soup (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions and brown sugar, and cook until deeply caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Remove onions and set aside. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In the same pot, sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried thyme, onion powder, and flour to the pot. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Deglaze with beef broth and French onion soup, scraping up browned bits.
- Return onions and seared roast to the pot. Cover and cook on low heat for 3–4 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Preheat oven to broil. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the top of the roast and broil for 2–3 minutes, or until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven for even cooking.
- Caramelizing the onions slowly builds depth of flavor—don’t rush this step.
- For extra richness, substitute some of the broth with red wine.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
